The Micronauts
Encyclopedia
The Micronauts are a Paris
-based dance music
act. They formed when Christophe Monier met Canada
-born George Issakidis whilst working at the Parisian music fanzine eDEN.
The first release was a 12 inch called "The Jazz." They continued to work throughout the 1990s, developing an acid techno
style of their own. This attracted the attention of high profile artists, such as The Chemical Brothers
and Underworld
. Indeed, their remix of Block Rockin' Beats
appears on The Chemical Brother's DJ mix album Brother's Gonna Work It Out
and their remix of Underworld's Bruce Lee
was also widely distributed.
At the end of the decade they were signed to the Astralwerks
label and soon after released The Jag. One year later, in 2000, they released their debut EP
, Bleep to Bleep
. However, soon after this, Issakidis left the project.
Monier continues to record and work under the name. He notably remixed Mirwais' "Miss You" and Madonna
's "Hollywood" in 2003. He set up the Micronautics label in 2004. On 28 September 2007 he released a new album, Damaging Consent
with a bonus ten track remixes retrospective.
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
-based dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
act. They formed when Christophe Monier met Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
-born George Issakidis whilst working at the Parisian music fanzine eDEN.
The first release was a 12 inch called "The Jazz." They continued to work throughout the 1990s, developing an acid techno
Acid techno
Acid techno is the term used to describe a style of techno that developed out of late 1980s Chicago Acid house. Acid house was essentially house music made with a specific sound, obtained by using very distinctive instruments created mainly by Roland, such as the TB-303 for bass and lead sounds,...
style of their own. This attracted the attention of high profile artists, such as The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.- Background...
and Underworld
Underworld (band)
Underworld are a British electronic group, and principal name under which duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have recorded together since 1980.- Early years: 1979–1986 :...
. Indeed, their remix of Block Rockin' Beats
Block Rockin' Beats
"Block Rockin' Beats" is a song by English big beat duo The Chemical Brothers. It was released as the second single from their second album, Dig Your Own Hole, in March 1997. It reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 40 on the American Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart...
appears on The Chemical Brother's DJ mix album Brother's Gonna Work It Out
Brother's Gonna Work It Out
Brothers Gonna Work It Out is a compilation album by English big beat duo The Chemical Brothers, containing various artists' work mixed by the duo. It was released on 22 September 1998. The cover features a picture of Our Lady of Fatima church in Harlow...
and their remix of Underworld's Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee (song)
"Bruce Lee" is a song by Underworld that appears on the album Beaucoup Fish. The song did not chart , but was notable for its remix by The Micronauts, which did have some minor success.The song is notable in that it have very abrupt endings.-CD: Junior Boy's Own;...
was also widely distributed.
At the end of the decade they were signed to the Astralwerks
Astralwerks
Astralwerks is a New York-based record label that releases primarily electronic music. It is owned by Virgin Records/EMI and distributed by Caroline Distribution in the United States....
label and soon after released The Jag. One year later, in 2000, they released their debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Bleep to Bleep
Bleep to Bleep
Bleep to Bleep was the debut album from The Micronauts, released in 2000. It showcases the duo's raw, electronic and rhythmic style.-Track listing:All tracks by The Micronauts# "Baby Wants to Bleep, Part 1" – 4:38# "Baby Wants to Rock" – 2:35...
. However, soon after this, Issakidis left the project.
Monier continues to record and work under the name. He notably remixed Mirwais' "Miss You" and Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's "Hollywood" in 2003. He set up the Micronautics label in 2004. On 28 September 2007 he released a new album, Damaging Consent
Damaging Consent
Damaging Consent was the second full album from The Micronauts, released in 2007. It is the first major work released by the group since George Issakidis left the group, leaving Christophe Monier as its sole member...
with a bonus ten track remixes retrospective.
External links
Discography at http://www.discogs.com/artist/Micronauts,+The- http://www.the-micronauts.com